Mas de Garrigue

Bed & breakfast · Calvignac

Mas de Garrigue

Bed & breakfast · Calvignac

La Garrigue, 46160 Calvignac, France

Highlights

Luxurious rooms, delicious breakfast, welcoming hosts, tranquil setting

La Garrigue, 46160 Calvignac, France Get directions

masdegarrigue.com

@masdegarrigue_chambredhotes

@iescape

Mas de Garrigue, Near Calvignac, Lot, southwest France - Explore & Book

"From the fig-laden trees to the rustic pigeonnière, Mas de Garrigue is a restorative and enchanting place to stay. Vast stone fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, a 15th-century window and elegant antiques mix with warm Irish hospitality, a flourishing potager garden (vegetables, herbs, saffron) and a couple of Noir de Gascon pigs (later to be transformed into saucisse, hams and terrines). This former fortified farm and hunting lodge, in a tiny hamlet in the Lot region of the Midi Pyrenees, is also blessed with a beautiful setting - lawns, terraces, gentle green views, a big tranquil pool - and no shortage of fascinating places to see before returning to full-on luxury: the prehistoric Pech Merle caves, the hilltop village of St Cirq Lapopie, local markets glistening with fresh produce. Owners Sarah and Steve are the soul of the endearing 4-storey house, so handsomely and lovingly restored. As for the 5 guest rooms, 3 are in the main building, 2 in the barn, and all are large, airy and cool. Supremely comfy French cane beds are topped with gorgeous linen to swallow you up each night, floors are of seagrass, stone or glowing wood, and the ensuite bathrooms are impeccable. We cannot wait to visit. Highs Lovely, spacious bedrooms, all with great rates and plenty of character Delicious breakfasts, all using their own produce A beautiful pool area with long views Very peaceful - and Sarah and Steve limit the number of children at any one time to preserve the tranquility Lot is much less touristy than the neighbouring Dordogne but no less charming, with historic towns and great walking Lows A car is essential, and you’ll need to drive or cycle out for lunches and dinners Bedrooms don’t have TVs, sound systems or air con - this is a place to escape modern technology Bear in mind this is Sarah and Steve's home, rather than a fully fledged hotel. Arrival time is strictly after 3pm, check out by 10.30am requested Credit cards aren't accepted (pay by bank transfer or cash), and it's closed November-April" - Handpicked by our hotel experts

https://www.i-escape.com/mas-de-garrigue

View Postcard for Mas de Garrigue

Mary Jane Hawking

Google

I don't usually post reviews - there's generally something slightly not right, however this place seems to have everything just right. It's in a stunningly beautiful setting, so quiet and peaceful, I slept so well! The house is quirky and full of character, my room and bathroom were delightful, breakfast was delicious, Sarah and Steve were friendly and relaxed. It was a great base for visiting the local medieval villages in the Lot and Célé valleys, I'll definitely go back.

Sue Reece

Google

Had the most glorious stay at this stunning treasure of a holiday getaway. From the moment we arrived it was truly relaxing and peaceful. The room was luxurious and uniquely styled. There were so many beautiful places to visit, a step back in time. The location is stunning. Second time we visited and will be returning.

Siobhan Woollett

Google

I stayed for 3 nights and would have loved to have stayed more. What a wonderful place- so comfortable and relaxing. The views are fabulous and Sarah and Steve are great hosts and give you lots of information about local places to visit. Also great for walking! Highly recommended.

Google

This is the most magical place. It made me smile and gaze around in wonder throughout my stay. Luxurious, comfortable, incredibly beautiful: I could single out the gorgeous, heavy linen curtains (all handmade by our host, Sarah), the huge, comfortable bed with beautiful soft Egyptian cotton sheets, the spacious bathroom, the ancient beams and stonework, the sunshine flooding the room, the far-reaching views.... the windows!! - ranging from large casements in the bedroom, admitting scented country air and birdsong, to quirky little tiny squares tucked away in the deep walls of the toilet and the shower! Sarah and Steve were the best hosts, so welcoming, and full of helpful advice (we were on a house-hunting expedition). Before we arrived, Sarah kindly offered to book us a restaurant for our first night, which was a big help. Breakfast was delicious, especially the chilled, freshly squeezed orange juice, natural yoghurt and homemade jams. I will be recommending this stunning place to all my friends and family. I hope we can return before long. Thank you Sarah and Steve!

C3681AQivonner

Google

My husband and I were pleased to have experienced this lovely get away weekend. Sarah and her husband were welcoming and kind. The room we stayed in was impeccable so was the swimming pool and everything else. We highly recommend this beautiful and relaxing place.

Google

Absolutely fabulous, stunning, gorgeous and any other description of loveliness. Le Mas de Garrigue is situated at the much, much quieter and more bucolic, less touristy end of the Lot river toward the Aveyron. And so much the better for it. It is owned and run by a very warm and friendly Irish couple who salvaged the place about 16 years ago. The photographs on the website really do the place justice - the house and buildings are the epitome of subtle good taste, with antique furnishings side by side with art pieces collected on their travels. The bedrooms are vast, the beds huge (and ridiculously comfortable) and the bathrooms a delight after a long trip, a hefty stroll or a muscle sapping cycle. There is also a delightful swimming pool for anyone with no intention of breaking into a sweat for even a millisecond of their stay. Dinner can be arranged for a supplement on Monday and Thursday evenings only, and reserved in advance. There are plenty of seriously good local bistros in the area in any case, so you won't go hungry. I've travelled fairly extensively around Europe, and it isn't particularly easy finding places like Le Mas de Garrigue that tick all the boxes for such a ludicrously reasonable rate per rooms of this quality, fit out, cool aesthetics and size (larger than most suites) - a chic retreat without the attitude, coffee table books or chill out music piped out day and night. All this and an absolutely brilliant breakfast.

gary crawford

Google

We selected Mas de Garrigue as a simple 1 night layover between our planned destinations for our annual trip through France. Before we left the next morning we were making plans for 2024 to return and spend more time here. The ~900 year old house is warm and inviting with an incredible amount of tenderness in the renovations and finishing details. In our lifetime of travels we cannot remember another place that matches the welcoming energy of the home. This is no accident as the home exudes the love and attention the hosts have provided in the decor which is the same as they treat their guests. They are genuinely kindly thoughtful people willing to help and share with the guests.

Rachel9753

Google

Sarah and Steve run a wonderful guesthouse in beautiful tranquil surroundings. The house is tastefully restored and absolutely immaculate. The pool is just the right size for a mid afternoon dip to cool down after a trip out to the beautiful local villages and sights. Sarah is a super chef - the breakfasts are spot on and we had two delicious dinners during our week there. But most of all Sarah and Steve are extremely good hosts, giving us thoughtful suggestions for activities and places to visit and to eat. Highly recommended!